Crime Rate in Crewe North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crewe North

The total recorded crimes in Crewe North, Cheshire East, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crewe North crime rate of 2.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Crewe North, encompassing approximately 14,467 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crewe North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Broad Street with total crimes: 4
  • Abington Close with total crimes: 3
  • Underwood Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Crewe North?

To understand the safety of Crewe North, we need to analyze Crewe North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Crewe North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 484 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Crewe North witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Crewe North had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 443 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Crewe North witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire East, Crewe North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Crewe North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Crewe North has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.14 ranking 34th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Crewe North crimes were 484. The crime rate of Crewe North in 2024 was 33.45 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crewe North were around 443 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.62 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crewe North)CrimesRank (Crewe North)CrimesRank (Crewe North)
Crewe East219 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South126 31,896 21,831 2
High Legh158 21,544 31,465 3
Macclesfield Central112 61,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central125 41,375 51,213 5
Middlewich117 5319 30124 40
Crewe West104 71,094 61,138 6
Handforth70 11883 7926 7
Knutsford60 14761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West60 13864 8818 9
Congleton West93 8446 23146 37
Macclesfield South90 9784 9701 10
Congleton East81 10301 3394 43
Wilmslow West and Chorley55 18735 11687 11
Wrenbury56 16339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley45 22707 12637 13
Alsager69 12260 36188 34
Macclesfield West and Ivy42 23673 13531 16
Chelford58 15607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton41 25559 16596 15
Haslington49 20587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 28518 17527 17
Leighton55 17448 22296 29
Wistaston40 27508 18448 18
Macclesfield East54 19503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green37 29294 34441 20
Audlem26 38458 21302 28
Odd Rode48 2183 4743 49
Macclesfield Tytherington21 41427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington41 26310 31364 24
Sandbach Elworth41 24149 4258 47
Bollington34 32307 32357 25
Shavington36 30365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas27 37364 26325 26
Alderley Edge31 33342 27287 30
Willaston and Rope34 31339 29280 31
Disley9 51179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley24 40285 35230 33
Bunbury21 42202 37177 35
Sandbach Heath and East28 35154 4174 46
Wilmslow Dean Row12 48161 40176 36
Brereton Rural28 36122 4533 50
Gawsworth16 44197 38140 38
Sutton12 47144 43130 39
Sandbach Town25 3953 5230 52
Wybunbury16 45139 44118 41
Mobberley7 5274 5095 42
Dane Valley18 4380 4857 48
Prestbury11 49107 4693 44
Wilmslow East10 5079 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock14 4659 5131 51

Crewe North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202522
May 202523
April 202519
March 202519
February 202511
January 202517
December 202423
November 202412
October 202413
September 202417
August 202423

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
August 20243

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Crewe North in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Crewe North postcode area is presented below.

1. Broad Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Abington Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Underwood Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Eadie Grove (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Scholefield Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Holland Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Ford Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sandiway Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Windsor Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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